Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [5/11/2024]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are scheduled to meet in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday, starting at 8:30PM ET.
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Celtics vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win Game 3
We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Celtics and Cavaliers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 72% chance of beating the Cavaliers. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 109-102.
According to our model, the Cavaliers (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 211-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Celtics and Cavaliers, reached the 2024 NBA Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 3 Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Celtics | Cavaliers |
---|---|---|
Spread | -7.5 (-110) | +7.5 (-105) |
Moneyline | -300 | +260 |
Total | o211 (-110) | u211 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 3 Picks
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 3 Player Props
NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Saturday's Celtics vs. Cavaliers game without necessarily betting on the outcome.
We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the way for the Celtics with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.
Celtics Prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 30 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Jaylen Brown | 29 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Jrue Holiday | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Payton Pritchard | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Cavaliers Prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Cavaliers:
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Evan Mobley | 19 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Darius Garland | 17 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Caris LeVert | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Max Strus | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
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Celtics vs. Cavs Game 3 Information
Saturday's Game 3 between the Cavaliers and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Cavaliers on Saturday.
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